Greenwashing
‘Green’ credentials are good but take care The Sustainable Business Council ‘Better Futures 2022’ report surveyed New Zealanders and identified
Forestry update
Challenges ahead Forestry is attracting a great deal of interest and opportunity right now. This rapidly growing area faces challenges
Buying a property with unconsented works
Building work must meet the standards set out in the Building Act 2004 and the building code. Under the current
Body corporate rules beefed up
The Unit Titles (Strengthening Body Corporate Governance and Other Matters) Amendment Act 2022 became law on 9 May 2022. The
Victims of domestic violence can terminate tenancies
Changes to the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 (RTA) came into force on 11 August 2021 allowing a tenant to terminate
Vendor Obligations after signing an agreement for sale and purchase
A case heard in the Supreme Court earlier this year presents a cautionary tale for property sellers[1] In this case,
Negative equity on your property
Not necessarily a nightmare What is negative equity? A negative equity position is where the value of a property that
Business Briefs
Hiring migrant workers: What the new AEWV means for you Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has introduced the Accredited Employer Work
Hybrid Working
Now an option for many employeesThe Covid pandemic has reshaped the way New Zealanders work. Southern Cross Health Insurance conducted
Contract Compliance
Fair Trading Amendment Act 2021 now in force If you have customer contracts, inter-business contracts or contracts valued under $250,000,